The Production Practicum provides a solid foundation in professional-level video using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects. In Premiere, students will learn the best practices for post-production work and will develop a diverse and adaptable skill set, moving from basic editing techniques to advanced sound mixing and color grading. In Adobe After Effects, students will learn the workflow and interface of the program, then explore motion graphics, animation, green screen compositing, and more.
Class meeting time: Thursday 3:00 – 4:22, Marts 003
Some sessions will meet in the Bertrand Library Video Editing Lab. You will be emailed in advance if the course location is not Marts 003.
Office hours are Friday 3:00 – 4:00, Marts 003. Other times are available by appointment.
MATERIALS
No books are required for the course and the software is available on computers in the Digital Video Editing Lab (Bertrand Library) and the Video Production Studio (Marts). You will need an external hard drive with a USB 3.0 connection for storing files and projects. I would suggest at least 500GB of storage space. 1TB drives are available on Amazon for around $60.
POLICIES AND GRADING
1. Because this course only meets once a week, attendance is especially important. This course will move from topic to topic quickly, without much time for review. If you must miss a class, please let me know so that we can make arrangements. Multiple absences will negatively affect your final grade.
2. Please come to class on time and prepared for discussion and work.
3. Projects are due on the date and time assigned. Late projects will be penalized.
4. All work must be individual and original. Any evidence of unauthorized collusion (working with another student without permission) or plagiarism (use of another’s ideas without acknowledgement) will lead to the procedures set up by the university for academic dishonesty.
Weekly projects: 45%
Midterm project: 20%
Final project: 25%
Attendance: 10%
CONTACT INFORMATION
Daniel Nienhuis
dan014@bucknell.edu
248-207-4918
Marts office: 570-577-7245
Bertrand office: 570-577-2746